Otto,
The "crown G" mark is clearer in the larger photos( assuming you mean the mark next to the circled 16). I don't know if there was a standard stamp for applying these marks,but yours is different than the one on my sxs combo.When these marks(Vorrat Zeichnen)were used none of the other marks were applied,because the proofs were not administered.The only reason I didn't say that it couldn't be the crown V because of the other marks,is that it shows the "repair"proof.When the repair(whatever it was) was done,I guess the other marks could have been applied then. On the other hand, the different form of the mark is still a little questionable.You asked how I calculated the dia. of the barrel from the ga.mark.I didn't calculate it I used a table similar to the one Raimey provided.I believe the 380 is the serial number. Others are better able to address the SS mark and the steel type. Without dimensions,the chambercast does look like 10.5x47 and this would fit the caliber marking and the age of the drilling.If the rifle were mine, I would use modified 45-70 for cases rather than cut off 43 Mauser.
Mike
Last edited by Der Ami; 08/22/12 05:27 PM.
